If you’re a fan of Regina Hall, then Sundance has a perfect double feature for you courtesy of Mariama Diallo’s Master and Adamma Ebo’s Honk for Jesus, Save Your Soul. Having already secured US distribution, Alice could be such a breakout for director Krystin Ver Linden and star Keke Palmer, who plays an enslaved woman who becomes aware that she is actually living in the year 1973. Across the US Dramatic Competition and Premieres sections this year, there are several promising filmmakers making their debut and vying to be the next Jordan Peele or Ryan Coogler. Sundance has long been known as a major launchpad for new American directors and for good reason. But for those who are still making the final decisions, here are 22 intriguing films we have our eyes on: AMERICAN INDIES When You Finish Saving the World With little over a day to go, most attendees would already have their schedule locked in. And this year, an impressive virtual lineup once again promises a smorgasbord of cinematic delights which we’ll be talking about for the rest of 2022 and beyond. Every year, patrons venture to the frosty mountains of Park City – or tune in online during a pandemic – to catch a first look at the freshest and hottest new independent films. It’s the last few weeks in January and for film lovers around the world, that means one thing in particular – a new Sundance Film Festival.

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